Which is cut from a workpiece?

Which is cut from a workpiece?

• A. Chips
• B. Swarf
• C. Shavings
• D. Flakes

Answer: (A)

During a cutting operation, material is removed from the workpiece in the form of chips. These are the fragments that curl or break off as the tool shears the metal. The standard term for what is produced by cutting in machining is chips, and their shape can vary with material and cutting conditions. While swarf is sometimes used to refer to metal waste in general, and shavings or flakes might be used in other contexts (like woodworking or for brittle materials), the specific piece cut from the workpiece is best described as a chip. Understanding chips helps with selecting chip-breakers, coolant strategies, and controlling heat, surface finish, and safety.

During a cutting operation, material is removed from the workpiece in the form of chips. These are the fragments that curl or break off as the tool shears the metal. The standard term for what is produced by cutting in machining is chips, and their shape can vary with material and cutting conditions. While swarf is sometimes used to refer to metal waste in general, and shavings or flakes might be used in other contexts (like woodworking or for brittle materials), the specific piece cut from the workpiece is best described as a chip. Understanding chips helps with selecting chip-breakers, coolant strategies, and controlling heat, surface finish, and safety.